HAVING THE RIGHT TO DO A THING DOESN'T NECESSARILY MAKE IT THE THING TO DO

Monday, August 16, 2010

As American citizens we have the right to do many, many things.

Having the right to do something does not necessarily make it the right thing to do.

I would have respect for the Muslims wanting to build a Mosque at Ground Zero in New York City if they rethought the situation and said: "We thought it was a good idea and would be well received and show our desire to do a good thing. Since it is not being received in that way and is causing a lot of hurt and confusion we will build in another place. We are not going to insist on our rights and cause hurt to a country we love."

If they do that, I will have tremendous respect for them. If on the other hand they demand their rights and say we are building there and we don't care who gets hurt then I will not respect them or anybody, including the President of the United States, who supports them.

Having the right to do something does not necessarily make it the right thing to do.